Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a prominent venture capital firm, founded in 1911 and based in Redwood City, California. With approximately $4 billion in assets under management, the firm invests globally in startups across various sectors, including consumer, enterprise, healthcare, information technology, and deep tech, from seed stage to growth. Bessemer's partners are dedicated to supporting founders by providing guidance and resources throughout the company's lifecycle. The firm has a notable track record of backing early-stage investments in companies such as Pinterest, Skype, and Twitch, and has played a significant role in the development of 117 IPOs, including notable names like Twilio and LinkedIn. With funds targeting a range of sectors, Bessemer Venture Partners exemplifies a commitment to fostering innovation and building enduring businesses.

Anurag Begwani

Investor

Kent Bennett

Partner

Tom Berger

Partner

Charles Birnbaum

Partner

Sam Bondy

Investor

William Burgin

Partner

Sara Byrne

Partner and CFO

Aparna Chaganty

Investor

Morgan Cheatham

Vice President

Justina Chung

Vice President

David Cowan

Partner

Brian Cramer

Operating Partner

Mary D'Onofrio

Partner

Byron Deeter

Partner

Sameer Dholakia

Partner

John Drake

Investor

Mike Droesch

Partner

Jeff Epstein

Operating Partner

Adam Ferrara

Partner

Libbie Frost

Investor

Andrew Geisse

Operating Partner

Talia Goldberg

Partner

Bob Goodman

Partner

Alexa Grabelle

Investor

Sandy Grippo

COO and Partner

Sofia Guerra

Vice President, Cambridge office

Vishal Gupta

Managing Director, Partner

Tess Hatch

Partner

Andrew Hedin

Partner

Sachin Jain

Investor

Nithin Kaimal

COO

Eric Kaplan

Investor

Stephen Kraus

Partner

Ethan Kurzweil

Partner

Lindsey Li

Vice President

Grace Ma

Investor

Maha Malik

Investor

Bhavik Nagda

Investor

Aditya Nidmarti

Investor

Bob O'Neil

Venture Partner

Darsh Patel

Investor

Anant Vidur Puri

Partner

Caty Rea

Vice President

Raj Sabhlok

Operating Partner

Jason Scheller

Investor

Yael Schiff

Vice President

Andrew Schmitt

Investor

Madeline Shue

Investor

Scott Smith

Operating Partner

Robert Stavis

Partner

Mayo Stuntz

Operating Partner

Vatsalya Tandon

Investor

Janice Teng

Vice President

Christopher Wan

Vice President

Bryan Wu

Partner

Alex Yuditski

Investor

Moksha .

Investor

Past deals in Business Development

Appsmith

Series A in 2021
Developer of a low-code application platform designed to build, deploy, and manage effective software with enterprise-grade security and governance. The company's platform simplifies internal tool development for businesses, helps to streamline operations, automate processes, and integrate multiple apps and data while enhancing legacy apps with new features, enabling developers to build internal web apps with a low-code approach.

Boards

Funding Round in 2021
Bliss Ventures Ltd operates an online platform and mobile application designed to connect brands and manufacturers with individuals and small businesses. Founded in 2020 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Bliss Ventures enables users to generate additional income by reselling products through popular mobile chat and social network applications like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. The platform offers a range of digital sales and marketing tools, including payment solutions and client management capabilities, allowing users to promote and sell products without the need for inventory management or shipping logistics. This innovative approach provides a flexible opportunity for users to engage in e-commerce from anywhere in the world.

Acquire.com

Seed Round in 2021
MicroAcquire helps startups find buyers. Simple as that. We’ll help you start conversations that lead to an acquisition. Free. Private. No middlemen.

Brainbase

Series A in 2020
Brainbase Inc. develops and markets a platform for licensing business. It offers Brainbase Assist, a tool that enables users to manage and collaborate on their licensing business. The company’s tool also allows users to track metrics, such as total sales and royalties, rights availability, and upcoming events. In addition, its tool helps users to compare licensee performance, and measure quarterly and annual growth rates. Brainbase Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Pipedrive

Series C in 2018
Pipedrive Inc. is a company that develops a web-based sales management platform specifically designed to assist small sales teams in effectively managing their sales processes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Pipedrive's platform is centered around the needs of salespeople, employing proven sales methodologies to enhance deal-closing efficiency. The tool offers features such as pipeline management, email integration, activity reminders, sales reporting, and forecasting, among others. It enables sales professionals to focus on their most effective practices while providing management with detailed and timely sales insights. With over 95,000 sales teams across more than 150 countries utilizing its platform, Pipedrive aims to facilitate better lead management and quicker decision-making on promising deals. The company operates as a subsidiary of Pipedrive OÜ.

Pipedrive

Series C in 2018
Pipedrive Inc. is a company that develops a web-based sales management platform specifically designed to assist small sales teams in effectively managing their sales processes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Pipedrive's platform is centered around the needs of salespeople, employing proven sales methodologies to enhance deal-closing efficiency. The tool offers features such as pipeline management, email integration, activity reminders, sales reporting, and forecasting, among others. It enables sales professionals to focus on their most effective practices while providing management with detailed and timely sales insights. With over 95,000 sales teams across more than 150 countries utilizing its platform, Pipedrive aims to facilitate better lead management and quicker decision-making on promising deals. The company operates as a subsidiary of Pipedrive OÜ.

Pipedrive

Series B in 2017
Pipedrive Inc. is a company that develops a web-based sales management platform specifically designed to assist small sales teams in effectively managing their sales processes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Pipedrive's platform is centered around the needs of salespeople, employing proven sales methodologies to enhance deal-closing efficiency. The tool offers features such as pipeline management, email integration, activity reminders, sales reporting, and forecasting, among others. It enables sales professionals to focus on their most effective practices while providing management with detailed and timely sales insights. With over 95,000 sales teams across more than 150 countries utilizing its platform, Pipedrive aims to facilitate better lead management and quicker decision-making on promising deals. The company operates as a subsidiary of Pipedrive OÜ.

Delivery Agent

Venture Round in 2015
Delivery Agent, Inc. specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for major brands and media companies globally. The company provides innovative technology solutions, including ShopTV, which allows viewers to engage with and purchase products directly from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. It also offers a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce, delivering personalized product recommendations based on the content consumers are viewing. Delivery Agent collaborates with an array of partners, including broadcasters, advertisers, multi-video programming distributors, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the shopping experience and streamline revenue generation. Founded in 2001 and based in San Francisco, Delivery Agent faced significant financial challenges, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.

Pipedrive

Series A in 2015
Pipedrive Inc. is a company that develops a web-based sales management platform specifically designed to assist small sales teams in effectively managing their sales processes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, Pipedrive's platform is centered around the needs of salespeople, employing proven sales methodologies to enhance deal-closing efficiency. The tool offers features such as pipeline management, email integration, activity reminders, sales reporting, and forecasting, among others. It enables sales professionals to focus on their most effective practices while providing management with detailed and timely sales insights. With over 95,000 sales teams across more than 150 countries utilizing its platform, Pipedrive aims to facilitate better lead management and quicker decision-making on promising deals. The company operates as a subsidiary of Pipedrive OÜ.

Mindbody

Private Equity Round in 2014
Mindbody is a cloud-based business management software company focused on the wellness services industry, including yoga, pilates, personal training, dance, martial arts, spas, and salons. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, Mindbody offers a technology platform that simplifies various aspects of business management for wellness providers. Its software enables clients to discover and book fitness, beauty, and integrative health services while also providing tools for business growth and management. By streamlining operations, Mindbody helps wellness businesses enhance their efficiency and improve customer experiences.

Delivery Agent

Private Equity Round in 2013
Delivery Agent, Inc. specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for major brands and media companies globally. The company provides innovative technology solutions, including ShopTV, which allows viewers to engage with and purchase products directly from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. It also offers a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce, delivering personalized product recommendations based on the content consumers are viewing. Delivery Agent collaborates with an array of partners, including broadcasters, advertisers, multi-video programming distributors, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the shopping experience and streamline revenue generation. Founded in 2001 and based in San Francisco, Delivery Agent faced significant financial challenges, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.

Mindbody

Venture Round in 2012
Mindbody is a cloud-based business management software company focused on the wellness services industry, including yoga, pilates, personal training, dance, martial arts, spas, and salons. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, Mindbody offers a technology platform that simplifies various aspects of business management for wellness providers. Its software enables clients to discover and book fitness, beauty, and integrative health services while also providing tools for business growth and management. By streamlining operations, Mindbody helps wellness businesses enhance their efficiency and improve customer experiences.

Bizo

Series B in 2012
Bizo specializes in B2B marketing services, enabling marketers to identify and engage their target audiences online. The company's platform is powered by a vast audience of over 120 million professionals globally, including a significant portion of the U.S. business population. Bizo's data management and targeting capabilities allow clients to reach specific business demographics effectively across various online channels. Its services are utilized by more than 600 small and medium-sized businesses, as well as prominent global brands, to influence all stages of their sales and marketing funnels. Notable clients include major companies such as American Express, Mercedes Benz, and Microsoft, who leverage Bizo's platform to enhance their marketing strategies.

Delivery Agent

Series E in 2011
Delivery Agent, Inc. specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for major brands and media companies globally. The company provides innovative technology solutions, including ShopTV, which allows viewers to engage with and purchase products directly from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. It also offers a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce, delivering personalized product recommendations based on the content consumers are viewing. Delivery Agent collaborates with an array of partners, including broadcasters, advertisers, multi-video programming distributors, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the shopping experience and streamline revenue generation. Founded in 2001 and based in San Francisco, Delivery Agent faced significant financial challenges, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.

Mindbody

Venture Round in 2011
Mindbody is a cloud-based business management software company focused on the wellness services industry, including yoga, pilates, personal training, dance, martial arts, spas, and salons. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, Mindbody offers a technology platform that simplifies various aspects of business management for wellness providers. Its software enables clients to discover and book fitness, beauty, and integrative health services while also providing tools for business growth and management. By streamlining operations, Mindbody helps wellness businesses enhance their efficiency and improve customer experiences.

Wix

Series D in 2011
Wix provides a platform for the development of cloud data services for millions of registered users worldwide. It specializes in web development and management that provides an easy-to-use powerful cloud-based platform of products through a freemium model. Its core products consist of three web editors: the Wix Editor, intended for users with basic technological skills, Wix ADI, intended for novice users and Wix Code, intended for more tech savvy users. It builds its web development technology based on HTML5 and offers HTML5 compatible capabilities, web design and layout tools, domain hosting, and other marketing and workflow management applications, and services. The geographic segments include North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia as well as other regions.

Mindbody

Venture Round in 2010
Mindbody is a cloud-based business management software company focused on the wellness services industry, including yoga, pilates, personal training, dance, martial arts, spas, and salons. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, Mindbody offers a technology platform that simplifies various aspects of business management for wellness providers. Its software enables clients to discover and book fitness, beauty, and integrative health services while also providing tools for business growth and management. By streamlining operations, Mindbody helps wellness businesses enhance their efficiency and improve customer experiences.

Wix

Series C in 2010
Wix provides a platform for the development of cloud data services for millions of registered users worldwide. It specializes in web development and management that provides an easy-to-use powerful cloud-based platform of products through a freemium model. Its core products consist of three web editors: the Wix Editor, intended for users with basic technological skills, Wix ADI, intended for novice users and Wix Code, intended for more tech savvy users. It builds its web development technology based on HTML5 and offers HTML5 compatible capabilities, web design and layout tools, domain hosting, and other marketing and workflow management applications, and services. The geographic segments include North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia as well as other regions.

Yodle

Series D in 2010
Yodle, Inc. is a provider of online marketing services tailored for local business owners, founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company offers a range of services, including web presence management, local search placement, social media management, customer reviews, email marketing, and distribution of special offers. Yodle serves over 45,000 local business customers across more than 250 industries, with significant representation in legal, dental, medical, and home services sectors. The company also specializes in customized solutions for franchises and multi-location businesses, helping them unify and optimize their marketing strategies. Yodle's platform features mobile website creation, automated search engine optimization, and management of online reviews and offers, enabling businesses to enhance their online presence and attract customers effectively. As of 2016, Yodle operates as a subsidiary of Web.com Group, Inc.

Bizo

Series A in 2009
Bizo specializes in B2B marketing services, enabling marketers to identify and engage their target audiences online. The company's platform is powered by a vast audience of over 120 million professionals globally, including a significant portion of the U.S. business population. Bizo's data management and targeting capabilities allow clients to reach specific business demographics effectively across various online channels. Its services are utilized by more than 600 small and medium-sized businesses, as well as prominent global brands, to influence all stages of their sales and marketing funnels. Notable clients include major companies such as American Express, Mercedes Benz, and Microsoft, who leverage Bizo's platform to enhance their marketing strategies.

Delivery Agent

Series D in 2009
Delivery Agent, Inc. specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for major brands and media companies globally. The company provides innovative technology solutions, including ShopTV, which allows viewers to engage with and purchase products directly from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. It also offers a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce, delivering personalized product recommendations based on the content consumers are viewing. Delivery Agent collaborates with an array of partners, including broadcasters, advertisers, multi-video programming distributors, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the shopping experience and streamline revenue generation. Founded in 2001 and based in San Francisco, Delivery Agent faced significant financial challenges, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.

Yodle

Series C in 2009
Yodle, Inc. is a provider of online marketing services tailored for local business owners, founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company offers a range of services, including web presence management, local search placement, social media management, customer reviews, email marketing, and distribution of special offers. Yodle serves over 45,000 local business customers across more than 250 industries, with significant representation in legal, dental, medical, and home services sectors. The company also specializes in customized solutions for franchises and multi-location businesses, helping them unify and optimize their marketing strategies. Yodle's platform features mobile website creation, automated search engine optimization, and management of online reviews and offers, enabling businesses to enhance their online presence and attract customers effectively. As of 2016, Yodle operates as a subsidiary of Web.com Group, Inc.

BA Systems

Venture Round in 2009
BA Systems is a developer of integrated service routing platforms that provides efficient connectivity solutions for enterprises, particularly fast-growing companies. These organizations often face challenges in upgrading their mission-critical software and network infrastructure at a rapid pace. BA Systems addresses this need by offering a cost-effective network product that combines advanced packet processing software with embedded management utilities. This innovative approach allows IT managers to optimize network resources for their applications, significantly reducing both capital and operational expenditures for multi-site deployments. By streamlining connectivity and minimizing the need for extensive hardware purchases, BA Systems stands out as a valuable partner for businesses looking to enhance their network efficiency.

Wix

Series B in 2008
Wix provides a platform for the development of cloud data services for millions of registered users worldwide. It specializes in web development and management that provides an easy-to-use powerful cloud-based platform of products through a freemium model. Its core products consist of three web editors: the Wix Editor, intended for users with basic technological skills, Wix ADI, intended for novice users and Wix Code, intended for more tech savvy users. It builds its web development technology based on HTML5 and offers HTML5 compatible capabilities, web design and layout tools, domain hosting, and other marketing and workflow management applications, and services. The geographic segments include North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia as well as other regions.

Wix

Series A in 2007
Wix provides a platform for the development of cloud data services for millions of registered users worldwide. It specializes in web development and management that provides an easy-to-use powerful cloud-based platform of products through a freemium model. Its core products consist of three web editors: the Wix Editor, intended for users with basic technological skills, Wix ADI, intended for novice users and Wix Code, intended for more tech savvy users. It builds its web development technology based on HTML5 and offers HTML5 compatible capabilities, web design and layout tools, domain hosting, and other marketing and workflow management applications, and services. The geographic segments include North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia as well as other regions.

DGP Labs

Series A in 2007
DGP Labs Inc. offers Internet based solutions.

Yodle

Series B in 2007
Yodle, Inc. is a provider of online marketing services tailored for local business owners, founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company offers a range of services, including web presence management, local search placement, social media management, customer reviews, email marketing, and distribution of special offers. Yodle serves over 45,000 local business customers across more than 250 industries, with significant representation in legal, dental, medical, and home services sectors. The company also specializes in customized solutions for franchises and multi-location businesses, helping them unify and optimize their marketing strategies. Yodle's platform features mobile website creation, automated search engine optimization, and management of online reviews and offers, enabling businesses to enhance their online presence and attract customers effectively. As of 2016, Yodle operates as a subsidiary of Web.com Group, Inc.

BA Systems

Series B in 2007
BA Systems is a developer of integrated service routing platforms that provides efficient connectivity solutions for enterprises, particularly fast-growing companies. These organizations often face challenges in upgrading their mission-critical software and network infrastructure at a rapid pace. BA Systems addresses this need by offering a cost-effective network product that combines advanced packet processing software with embedded management utilities. This innovative approach allows IT managers to optimize network resources for their applications, significantly reducing both capital and operational expenditures for multi-site deployments. By streamlining connectivity and minimizing the need for extensive hardware purchases, BA Systems stands out as a valuable partner for businesses looking to enhance their network efficiency.

Delivery Agent

Series C in 2007
Delivery Agent, Inc. specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for major brands and media companies globally. The company provides innovative technology solutions, including ShopTV, which allows viewers to engage with and purchase products directly from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. It also offers a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce, delivering personalized product recommendations based on the content consumers are viewing. Delivery Agent collaborates with an array of partners, including broadcasters, advertisers, multi-video programming distributors, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the shopping experience and streamline revenue generation. Founded in 2001 and based in San Francisco, Delivery Agent faced significant financial challenges, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.

BA Systems

Series B in 2007
BA Systems is a developer of integrated service routing platforms that provides efficient connectivity solutions for enterprises, particularly fast-growing companies. These organizations often face challenges in upgrading their mission-critical software and network infrastructure at a rapid pace. BA Systems addresses this need by offering a cost-effective network product that combines advanced packet processing software with embedded management utilities. This innovative approach allows IT managers to optimize network resources for their applications, significantly reducing both capital and operational expenditures for multi-site deployments. By streamlining connectivity and minimizing the need for extensive hardware purchases, BA Systems stands out as a valuable partner for businesses looking to enhance their network efficiency.

Yodle

Series A in 2006
Yodle, Inc. is a provider of online marketing services tailored for local business owners, founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company offers a range of services, including web presence management, local search placement, social media management, customer reviews, email marketing, and distribution of special offers. Yodle serves over 45,000 local business customers across more than 250 industries, with significant representation in legal, dental, medical, and home services sectors. The company also specializes in customized solutions for franchises and multi-location businesses, helping them unify and optimize their marketing strategies. Yodle's platform features mobile website creation, automated search engine optimization, and management of online reviews and offers, enabling businesses to enhance their online presence and attract customers effectively. As of 2016, Yodle operates as a subsidiary of Web.com Group, Inc.
Berkeley Design Automation, Inc. specializes in advanced verification solutions for nanometer circuits, focusing on analog, mixed-signal, RF, and custom digital designs. The company serves over 100 semiconductor firms globally, helping to address complex challenges in integrated circuit (IC) product verification. Its clientele includes top manufacturers in consumer electronics, mobile communications, application processors, server chips, network processors, image sensors, and automotive ICs. Berkeley Design Automation is recognized for its innovative technology and significant contributions to the electronics sector, having received multiple industry awards. The company is privately held and supported by several notable investors, including Woodside Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, Panasonic Corp., NTT Corp., IT-Farm, and MUFJ Capital.

Delivery Agent

Series B in 2006
Delivery Agent, Inc. specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for major brands and media companies globally. The company provides innovative technology solutions, including ShopTV, which allows viewers to engage with and purchase products directly from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. It also offers a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce, delivering personalized product recommendations based on the content consumers are viewing. Delivery Agent collaborates with an array of partners, including broadcasters, advertisers, multi-video programming distributors, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the shopping experience and streamline revenue generation. Founded in 2001 and based in San Francisco, Delivery Agent faced significant financial challenges, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.

Pure Networks

Series B in 2006
Equipment management, content and digital services to individuals and companies

BA Systems

Series A in 2005
BA Systems is a developer of integrated service routing platforms that provides efficient connectivity solutions for enterprises, particularly fast-growing companies. These organizations often face challenges in upgrading their mission-critical software and network infrastructure at a rapid pace. BA Systems addresses this need by offering a cost-effective network product that combines advanced packet processing software with embedded management utilities. This innovative approach allows IT managers to optimize network resources for their applications, significantly reducing both capital and operational expenditures for multi-site deployments. By streamlining connectivity and minimizing the need for extensive hardware purchases, BA Systems stands out as a valuable partner for businesses looking to enhance their network efficiency.

RestaurantTrade

Series C in 2002
RestaurantTrade the leading provider of Web-based software for the hospitality industry.

Notara

Series D in 2002
Notara develops software applications that automate the marketing process, such as tracking the changes to advertising and promotional campaigns with the agencies involved. The software sends the changes to the appropriate person to sign off the changes, before it moves to the next level for approval.

Xcelerate

Venture Round in 2000
Xcelerate is a Florida-based company founded in 1999 that specializes in developing B2B marketplaces and providing consulting and technology services. The company focuses on facilitating connections between businesses, their customers, and partners through emerging technologies. Xcelerate serves a diverse range of industries, including Travel & Hospitality, Insurance & Financial Services, Media & Publishing, and Communications & Utilities. By leveraging innovative solutions, the company aims to enhance collaboration and improve business outcomes for its clients.

Virtual Growth

Venture Round in 1999
Virtual Growth offers outsourced financial and accounting services to startup and new media companies. It is based in New York, United States.

Notara

Series C in 1999
Notara develops software applications that automate the marketing process, such as tracking the changes to advertising and promotional campaigns with the agencies involved. The software sends the changes to the appropriate person to sign off the changes, before it moves to the next level for approval.
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